Berbalin (en. Verbal)

/bɛrˈbɑː.lin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To put ideas or information into spoken words.
You need to verbalize your opinions in the meeting.
Kailangan mong berbalin ang iyong mga opinyon sa pulong.
adjective
Related to speech or spoken language.
His verbal skills are truly impressive.
Ang kanyang berbalin na kakayahan ay tunay na kahanga-hanga.
Indicating the conveyance of information through words.
The verbal instructions should be clear and easily understood.
Ang mga berbalin na utos ay dapat na malinaw at madaling maintindihan.

Etymology

From the word 'verbal' which relates to speaking.

Common Phrases and Expressions

verbalize the ideas
express the ideas through spoken words
berbalin ang mga ideya

Related Words

communication
The process of sending and receiving messages.
komunikasyon
language
A system of symbols and sounds used for communication.
wika

Slang Meanings

To pretend or act skilled at something even if one is not really good at it.
It's like he was 'berbalin' in creating the music video, but in reality, he's not that good.
Parang nagberbalin siya sa paglikha ng music video, pero sa totoo lang, hindi ganun kagaling.
To be pretentious or try to act tough in a situation.
Don't 'berbalin,' you're not really part of those conversations.
Huwag kang berbalin, hindi ka naman talaga kasali sa mga usapang yan.